Don V Cigars
– From Norwood Royal Cigars
Brand Values
Brand Ethos & Background
“Don V” is an exclusive cigar line created for Norwood Royal Cigars, born from founder Vick Shah’s deep admiration for Honduran tobacco. Shah, known affectionately by friends as “Don V”, teamed up with Oscar Valladares to create a cigar that embodies a refined, silky smoking experience with no lingering aftertaste, perfect for any time of day.
Blend Descriptions
Here are the three distinctive Don V offerings, each eloquently balanced and handcrafted by Oscar Valladares:
Don V Corojo
- Origin: Honduras
- Wrapper: Sun grown Corojo (from Jamastrán Valley)
- Binder & Filler: Honduran
- Strength: Medium body
- Size: Toro (6 × 52)
Tasting Notes: Creamy with flavors of fresh hay and sweet cocoa, transitioning into berries, banana, darker cake-chocolate notes, and offering a surprising white-chocolate spice on the retro-hale. A sophisticated, balanced profile that earned “Cigar of the Year” honors from Whiskey Network Magazine in 2022
Don V Maduro
- Origin: Honduras
- Wrapper: Maduro (Jalapa, Nicaragua)
- Binder: Nicaraguan
- Filler: Honduran
- Strength: Medium-plus
- Sizes: Toro & Gordo
Tasting Notes: Rich and decadent, this ‘chocolate factory’ of a cigar begins with sweet leathery white chocolate and creamy dark-chocolate truffle, evolving into creamy baking spices and fresh French bread on the retro-hale—followed by mellow vanilla–cream bundt‑cake over classic Honduran tobacco. Described as “like sex in the mouth” by a reviewer—a vivid testament to its indulgent character.
Don V Lancero
- Origin: Honduras
- Wrapper: Maduro Jalapeño
- Binder: Nicaraguan
- Filler: Honduran
- Strength: Medium
- Size: Lancero (7 × 48)
Tasting Notes: While detailed tasting notes are scarce, given its blend heritage, one can expect a refined, more nuanced experience—maintaining the smoothness and depth characteristic of the Don V line
Summary Table
| Blend | Wrapper | Strength | Notable Tasting Profile |
| Corojo | Sungrown Corojo (Honduras) | Medium | Creamy, hay, cocoa, berries, banana, white chocolate spice (award-winning) |
| Maduro | Jalapa Maduro (Nicaragua) | Medium-plus | White & dark chocolate, baking spices, vanilla cream cake, rich and indulgent |
| Lancero | Maduro Jalapeño | Medium | Expected refined, smooth, balanced, with Honduran tobacco character (sleek profile) |
Final Thoughts
The Don V line is a heartfelt personal expression from Vick Shah, brought to life through Oscar Valladares’s expert blending. Each vitola offers something unique:
- Corojo: Elegant and award-winning medium-bodied complexity.
- Maduro: Rich, indulgent, and bold—ideal for those craving depth and decadent chocolate notes.
- Lancero: A slender, graceful alternate for aficionados who appreciate subtlety and finesse.
Whether you’re sharing with fellow aficionados or savoring a personal moment, these cigars invite a sensory journey—truly something to light it, smoke it, and love it.
EXCLUSIVELY AT NORWOOD ROYAL CIGARS
in collaboration with Oscar Valladares
DON V COROJO
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Sungrown Corojo
Binder: Honduras
Filler: Honduras
Maker: Oscar Valladares Tobacco & co
Strength: medium body
Size: Toro (6*52)
DON V MADURO
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Maduro Jalapa
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Honduras
Maker: Oscar Valladares Tobacco & co
Strength: medium plus
Size: Toro & Gordo
DON V LANCERO
Origin: Honduras
Wrapper: Maduro Jalapeño
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Honduras
Maker: Oscar Valladares Tobacco & co
Strength: medium
Size: Lancero (7*48)